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Matter of Law

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A quick definition of Matter of Law:

Term: Matter of Law

Definition: A matter of law is the same as a question of law. It means that there is a legal issue that needs to be decided by a judge or court. This is different from a matter of fact, which is a dispute over what actually happened in a case. A matter of law is about how the law should be applied to the facts of a case.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A legal issue that can be decided by a judge or court based on the interpretation of the law, rather than on the facts of the case. It is also known as a question of law.

Examples:

  • Whether a contract is enforceable is a matter of law.
  • Whether a defendant's actions constitute negligence is a matter of law.

The examples illustrate that a matter of law is a legal issue that can be resolved by interpreting the law, rather than by considering the specific facts of a case. In the first example, the enforceability of a contract is determined by the legal requirements for a valid contract, rather than by the specific details of the contract in question. In the second example, the determination of whether the defendant was negligent is based on the legal definition of negligence, rather than on the specific circumstances of the case.

Mathews v. Diaz | Matter of Record

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
The profile links are not working for me. anybody else?
13:18
i’m in the same boat mastermonkey but with lower stats. i hope i hear back by mid march
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
13:24
@mastermonkey45: Looking at some of the recent decisions in relation to when they went complete, I'd say it's a good sign. It seems many declines were sent within about 5-6 weeks of completion. Given those were applications that were SENT in January, I'd say that means you're still solidly in the running. :)
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